PLATFORM
A new generation of politically empowered women
CONVENTION: JULY 2016
Convention Structure and Goals
To help connect young women to the political process, a convention will be held in Washington, D.C. near the 167th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention: Monday, July 11th-Wednesday, July 13th, 2016. Not only is this date historically significant, it is also strategically beneficial to our purpose. By having the convention just before the general election, we will demand that if officials want our votes they must protect our rights.
Throughout the convention, delegates will have the opportunity to learn from experts during issue-based workshops, participate in debate and vote on a resolution modeled after the Declaration of Sentiments, lobby Congress, hear from SHEroes and connect with other empowered women.
We want this to be an opportunity for all young women of different races, ethnicities, religions, socioeconomic statuses, abilities and sexual orientations participate, to come together and push forward together.
Schedule
Monday, July 11
Location: Marvin Center | Dress: Business Casual
11:45 am Check-In Begins
12:30 pm Opening Remarks
1:00-2:15 pm Workshop 1
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Reproductive Justice: National Abortion Federation
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Disability Rights: Office of Disability and Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
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Women in STEM: AAUW and Quorum
2:30-3:45 pm Workshop 2
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Sexual Assault Prevention: RAINN
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LGBTQIA+ Rights: Human Rights Campaign
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Equal Pay: Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
4:00-5:15 pm Workshop 3
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College Affordability: Generation Progress
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Racial Justice: ACLU
6:00 pm Provided Dinner
6:30 pm Keynote Speaker- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
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Tuesday, July 12
Location: Marvin Center | Dress: Business Casual
9:00-11:30 am Resolution Writing
12:00 pm Provided Lunch
12:30-12:50 pm Keynote Speaker- Dee Martin, Feminist Majority Foundation Board Member
1:15 pm Full Resolution Debate
3:30-4:00 pm Strategy Meetings
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Wednesday, July 13
Location: Capitol Hill and National Mall | Dress: Business Formal
9:00 am-1:00 pm: Meetings with Members of Congress and Congressional Staff
1:15 pm: Meet on the National Mall for Reflections
Registration Closes July 7
Location:
Marvin Center
800 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052
Cost: To attend Convention, there is a registration fee of $150. This covers 2 meals, a metro ticket, housing and convention materials. If you need financial aid to participate, please contact Jen at platform.director@gmail.com.
Payment is accepted online and the payment portal is available under the Registration subpage "Payment."
Housing: We are reserving ten-bed rooms at HI Hostel Washington, DC. You will be rooming with other Platform delegates. The rooms will be available for check-in on July 11 and Checkout on July 13. If you would like housing please indicate so on your registration form. You are welcome to coordinate your own housing separately.
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Attire: We ask that delegates wear business casual the first two days and business formal the last day.
ISSUES:
Birth Control
College Affordability
Educational and Employment Barriers for Women with Disabilities
Reproductive Justice
Racial Justice
Women in STEM & Non-Traditional occupations
Equal Pay
Sexual Violence Protection
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Don't see an issue that's important to you?
Send an email to platform.director@gmail.com and we can work together to ensure your thoughts and ideas are represented!
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